nurseman81

Latest Activity

1. Portland Hospitals

   nurseman81 replied to nurseman81's topic in Oregon

   Thanks for replying! I initially worked neuro/telex back in Washington (didn't care for it) and moved here to Honolulu. Did two years in high acuity tele oncology and took an ICU class and have been in ICU since around October. Would be open to stayi...

2. Portland Hospitals

   nurseman81 posted a topic in Oregon

   Hey all! I am considering relocating from Honolulu to Portland and wanted some input on the hospitals there. Which of the local hospitals in the city pay the best and which would you recommend working at? Options are very limited here in Hawaii and ...

3. Possible to make it work?

   nurseman81 replied to ssczesny's topic in Hawaii

   Yah, it is expensive. I pay 1625 for a one bedroom condo in Waikiki - although I have a dog and my options are limited. Waikiki wasn't my first choice.

4. How long to get License Number

   nurseman81 replied to INDNurse88's topic in Hawaii

   I got mine the day after the state verified my Washington license.

5. Possible to make it work?

   nurseman81 replied to ssczesny's topic in Hawaii

   Don't let some of these people detract you. I moved to Honolulu from near Seattle in February and work at a major hospital here. They paid me a 5K relocation allowance and put me up in a 4 star hotel for 30 days in order for me to get housing. I sta...

6. Pay for QMC/HPH

   nurseman81 replied to nurseman81's topic in Hawaii

   Here is the bit... the HR rep at HPH (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME - PLEASE DO NOT POST NAMES OF THOSE IN YOUR PROGRAM PER TOS) was effusively polite and pleasant. After I passed the competency exams she called me and let me know she forwarded my informat...

7. Pay for QMC/HPH

   nurseman81 replied to nurseman81's topic in Hawaii

   I accepted a position at QMC - they did offer the relocation as well as 30 days of housing. Pay is quite good, as well. Excited to start.

8. How long does it take to get a Hawaii RN license?

   nurseman81 replied to janice_c67's topic in Hawaii

   I sent my application with a check and they received it on 4 November and my license was activated 5 November.

9. Pay for QMC/HPH

   nurseman81 posted a topic in Hawaii

   Hey all - I am relocating to the islands and have had interviews at both HPH and QMC. I already have Hawaii licensure. When I look online for pay there is a large range that I have found. The Queens website doesn't show their pay but some have said...

10. Has anyone worked with Axis Medical Staffing?

    nurseman81 replied to tammydanne's topic in Agency

    HERE IS SOME ADVICE ... Worked for Axis for over a year at a local contracted facility. From day one, I had difficulty getting a hold of my recruiter, not receiving my schedule in a timely manner and getting a run-around from the office staff. To to...

11. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    nurseman81 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Trust me - I thought I had failed. I had been up since four am, got to the testing center a half hour early, started the test, had a power outage .... I was SURE I had failed. Just goes to show that if you know it, you may do it subconsciously. I kn...

12. Night Shift

    nurseman81 replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Students

    I've been working 12 hour night shifts on tele (Fr, Sat, Sun and an 8 every other Mo) and for four years. I really do enjoy this as it gives me more time off, more differential and away from management - which in my mind, is a plus. I try and avoid ...

13. "Candidates exam results are on hold - another appointment cannot be made."

    nurseman81 replied to nurseman81's topic in NCLEX

    I really don't know how to advise you on the test. I bought PearsonVue's study manual and studied at least 100 questions a day. Even if I didn't know the answer, I would study the rationale and memorize it. I was weak on L/D and ironically only got ...

14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    nurseman81 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Just to update ya'll.... I found out I passed! Got my results early this morning and am waiting for the state to issue my LPN. It does work! I finished my NCLEX at 85 questions in 45 minutes (including a power outage.) Thought I bombed it!

15. "Candidates exam results are on hold - another appointment cannot be made."

    nurseman81 replied to nurseman81's topic in NCLEX

    I passed!!!!